Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Removal
Hint:
- Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
- Remove front seat headrest assembly
- Remove front seat assembly

- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the foremost position.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- remove the front seat track bracket outer cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.

- Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
Hint:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the front seat track bracket inner cover in
the direction indicated by the arrow in the
illustration.

- Remove the 2 bolts on the rear side of the seat.

- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the rearmost position.
- Remove the 2 bolts on the front side of the seat.
- Operate the power seat switch knob and move the
seat to the center position. Then, operate the power
seat switch knob and move the seatback to the
upright position.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal.
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner
activation.
- Disconnect the connectors under the seat. Then
remove the seat.
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the rh side.
Install front seat assembly
Place the seat in the cabin.
Notice:
Be ca ...
Caution:
Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the seat frame
(with adjuster) may injure your hands.
Remove reclining power seat switch knob
Using a screwdriver, detach the knob.
H ...
Other materials:
Precaution
Notice:
Take extra care to replace each part properly. Improper
installation or repair could affect the performance of
the brake system and cause a driving hazard.
It is very important to keep the brake system parts and
the work area clean when repairing the brake system.
If the vehicl ...
Diagnosis system
Description
The ecm controls the function of cruise control on this
vehicle. Data of the cruise control or dtc can be read
from the dlc3 of the vehicle. When trouble occurs with
cruise control, check that the cruise main indicator
does not come on but dtc inspection is performed.
Theref ...
Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection
Check differential oil
Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential filler plug and gasket.
Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to
0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the different ...